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enCopyright 2012 SAY Media, Inc.http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssFri, 29 Aug 2014 04:00:00 -0700J. Wes Yoder usually refers to the 1962 Shasta camper that sits in his leafy East Nashville backyard as "the camper," but he says that when he's feeling especially Southern, he likes to call it "the trailer." Whatever you decide to call it, I think you'll agree that the tiny aluminum outbuilding on wheels is 100-percent charming. I first read about the Yoder's backyard retreat on Megan McEwen's Daytripper and I've been drumming up reasons to head to Nashville ever since.

The Nashville novelist and author of Carry My Boneshad been wanting to make room for a garden house or writing shed in his yard, when he came across a listing on eBay for a beat-up camper—available immediately and ready for pickup just 45 minutes outside town. With its canned-ham design, the camper wasn't the exact 1950s aluminum model Yoder originally had in mind for his outdoor workspace, but it was an affordable entry-level variation on the theme. Undaunted by the extensive renovations his new charge would require, he set to work gutting the camper and building an accompanying outdoor shower, bathhouse, and deck.

By the time Yoder finished the remodel last October, he had decided to recoup the renovation costs by listing the camper on Airbnb the very same day he completed the project. No surprise, it's been booked almost every night since.

Above: Inside, Yoder worked wonders with a coat of fresh white paint. Cozied into one end of the camper is a double bed with built-in storage below. Clever grommeted curtains can be moved during the day to let in the light.

Above: Originally festooned in Budweiser paraphernalia, the camper's clean lines were emphasized with the addition of simple handmade and vintage furniture.

Above: A tiny kitchen complete with sink and hot plate provides guests with a place to prepare meals.

Above: Less than two miles from downtown Nashville, the camper sits in a quiet residential neighborhood that doesn't have many other lodging options. Yoder provides a hand-drawn walking map of the neighborhood for guests.

Above: Yoder built a transomed bathhouse complete with clawfoot tub with the help of his dad and uncle. He sought inspiration from garden sheds and outbuildings online and cobbled together plans for the simple outbuilding.

Above: A peek inside the bathhouse.

Above: For guests who prefer to shower al fresco, a simple outdoor shower above slate pavers set in gravel is hidden between the bathhouse and camper.

To book your own stay, visit Yoder's listing on Airbnb. Rates start at $95 per night.

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/the-ultimate-backyard-guest-retreat-retro-60s-camper-editionFri, 29 Aug 2014 04:00:00 -0700Erin BoyleIs there any greater luxury than bathing outdoors? Little more is needed than a showerhead and a modest enclosure (ideally one that offers a glimpse of the sea). We combed through the many outdoor showers we've come across over the years and selected the most memorable. Here's our top 29:

Above: LA interior designer Alexandra Angle's Fire Island Beach House project includes an outdoor shower on the back deck.

Above: A minimalist outdoor shower in Montauk designed by New York firm Murdock Young. For more, see our Steal This Look on the shower.

Above: A long favorite feature of ours from Elle Decor: Sarah Jessica Parker's outdoor shower in the Hamptons. The stall is made from plumbing pipe and marine-grade blue fabric. See our Steal This Look from 2010 for sources.

Above: The Maine Float-Rope Co. makes doormats from recycled lobster trap rope. They're available in an array of solids and stripes; prices start at $49.95 for a Medium Float-Rope Doormat (18 by 30 inches).

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/steal-this-look-a-charleston-pool-pavilion-with-an-outdoor-showerTue, 03 Jun 2014 02:00:00 -0700Alexa HotzBathing in an outdoor shower is at once luxurious and primitive: Here are two rustic outdoor shower options (at two different price points) that can withstand the elements.

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/5-favorites-outdoor-bath-tubsWed, 27 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0800Alexa Hotz When you build a backyard shower next door to a 25-story apartment building in downtown Toronto, questions are going to arise. Like, how can it possibly feel private?

Cue the huge maple trees. They ring this shower, providing a canopy of shade—and discretion. The shower's stacked-slat walls—reclaimed hemlock, from a farmyard pen—allow air to circulate and create natural support for cantilevered ledges. Designer James Dale of Toronto-based Earth Inc., who says he has a propensity to "talk back but later apologize," says: "It's very urban, but there's a park nearby, and we wanted to bring that feel into the backyard." Here's how to get the leafy look:

Above: The key is to use slats wide enough to provide solid support for cantilevered shelves. Image via Keystone Vintage Lumber.

Above: After laying a limestone floor, Dale used leftover "dinner plate" stones as shelving. "Basically, gravity will hold it in," he said. To see a selection of landscape stones, visit Golden Isles Granite.

Above: An alternative to traditional pillar candles, Flameless Wax Candles run on batteries; a little water won't snuff them out. They're $12.50 to $34.50, depending on size, from Pottery Barn.

Above: Dale used vintage plumbing. "These were Victorian designed faucets and brass heads, where all the pieces had been refinished," he said. For a similar look, the Cheviot Claw Foot Tub Shower kit also has a faucet, to rinse sand off your feet; it's $529.99 to $753.99, depending on finish, at Vintage Tub. In a cold climate, disconnect the water lines each winter to thwart pipe-bursting freezes.

Above: Train English Ivy to climb around the shower fixture; a 4-inch pot is $4.99 from Plant Shed. A Pom Pom Spreading Obelisk is adjustable, to fit into a tiny corner; it's $48 from Terrain.

Above: Industrial simplicity, courtesy of Kohler. The Industrial Exposed Shower with galvanized riser is $217.35 at Every Faucet.

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/steal-this-look-outdoor-showerTue, 07 Jun 2011 03:09:00 -0700Julie Carlson Today's post Steal This Look: Sarah Jessica Parker's Bathroom features her indoor bathing facilities in the Hamptons; here's a look at her outdoor shower, which first appeared in Elle Decor. It features a simple enclosure made of plumbing pipe (available at any hardware store). To recreate the look, consider the elements shown below. Photograph by William Waldron for Elle Decor.

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Above: The outdoor shower enclosure is made with marine-grade fabric that's water repellent and mildew resistant. Seattle Fabrics offers a wide selection of marine-grade fabrics, including Sunbrella marine fabrics (Sunbrella Supreme in Pacific Blue is shown above), available online. A sample pack of the full selection of marine fabrics is available for $4.

Above: We like Hotel Collection Bath Towels from Macy's via Amazon, which are $25, and are available with Slate, Aegean, Chamois, or Green Tea stripes.

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/steal-this-look-sarah-jessica-parker-outdoor-showerTue, 28 Sep 2010 13:30:00 -0700Janet HallSpotted (and admired) on Designer Pages: Outdoor showers from French company Tectona, featuring stainless steel plumbing and teak supports and bases. No contractor or plumber is required; simply plumb into your outdoor watering hose and you have an instant lakeside, beachside, or poolside shower. N.B. It's also possible to adapt a thermostatic mixer to these showers. Delivery in the US (and all over the world).

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/outdoors-tectona-outdoor-showersWed, 07 Jul 2010 06:00:00 -0700Janet Hall San Francisco architect Cary Bernstein devised a plein air shower/spa space in a house designed for indoor/outdoor living in Sonoma County, California (see more photos of the house at Cary Bernstein Architect).

Recreate the effect with the following elements:

Above: Designed by Marcel Wanders for Boffi, the floor-mounted stainless steel Pipe adds a note of industrial chic. Go to Boffi to locate a dealer.

Above: Bernstein used Ann Sacks Summit Bark tile ("It's one of my favorites—gorgeous, practical, and inexpensive" ). The Summit Collection is a highly durable, easy-to-maintain glazed flooring tile that reproduces the look of stone quarried in the Burgundy region of France.

Above: For the walls in the indoor spa space, Bernstein used Northern Lights Creme 2-by-2-inch quarry tile from Ceramic Tile & Design ("Because it's quarry tile it has a slightly heftier feel than glazed ceramic tile. It's irregular and a bit of a pain to work with if you're precise about your layouts, which I am, but it's worth the effort").

Above: For the indoor and outdoor benches, Bernstein used ipé, an exotic tropical hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay (and eight times harder than redwood and as fire resistant as concrete).

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http://www.remodelista.com/posts/steal-this-look-outdoor-shower-by-cary-bernsteinTue, 28 Apr 2009 03:50:00 -0700Julie Carlson Ikea's Molger collection is a simply designed line of wooden bathroom products that would work well outdoors.